denisekraemer Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 Please share your advice...I couldn't find any on the official thread.
ravi7791 Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 You dont need anything like that. The docking station usally is just a stand with a usb port and the printers arent the best of value. they cost a lot of money to run. you'd be better off ordering prints online from walmart
RossMAN Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 Docking station is overrated IMHO but it is useful for some n00b's. I'll take a printer over a docking station anyday.
89MustangGX Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 I'd be sort of interested in a docking station if they also charge batteries, I think it'd be nice. I don't know much (anything?) about them though...
grapico Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 You dont need anything like that. The docking station usally is just a stand with a usb port and the printers arent the best of value. they cost a lot of money to run. you'd be better off ordering prints online from walmartbefore reading the thread was going to suggest that as well...if it comes with it for no extra, sure...might use it a few times...but prints are very cheap at walmart and you can send you order in online and go pick them up whenever you want.
denisekraemer Posted November 24, 2005 Author Posted November 24, 2005 Docking station is overrated IMHO but it is useful for some n00b's. I'll take a printer over a docking station anyday.what is IMHO and n00b?:)
Ninasnewborns Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 I have one for Hubby's easy share Kodak. I am not impressed. Much prefer my cheapy card reader that works for all kinds of media. All you do is insert your card and the pics load. Also, the battery charger on the easy share stopped working. I also agree on ordering prints, much more cost effective and better prints. JMHO
venerdinero Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 I'd be sort of interested in a docking station if they also charge batteries, I think it'd be nice. I don't know much (anything?) about them though...Depending on what comes with your new camera, you will probably make rechargable batteries your next purchase anyway.
sperdue Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 I agree with everyone else on the docking station. I have a print dock that came in a bundle. It charges the camera as well and easily "shares" your pictures w/the computer. I've not printed ONE single pic, b/c the refils are so high. I think you are better off w/rechargeable batteries and the card reader someone else suggested. I've got a card reader in my computer and that's how I t'fer the pics. Since the dock in not "in use" it's in a cabinet under the desk and that's where I have to charge the camera. Not the most convenient thing.
bayhaysay Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 My MIL bought me the camera and docking printer for Christmas last year and I really like mine. It's easy to use and really good for charging your camera. Mine prints very clear so it's great for printing snapshots. My daughter also likes it because it's so easy. You just set the camera on it push a button and out it comes. The docking station without the printer seems useless to me.
medicineman Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 These are gimmick items. You don't need a dock if you are running XP. Just plug the camera in and it recognizes it as a drive. You can drag and drop or cut and paste the shots onto your PC. As far as printers go you can get much better prints for much cheaper by printing them out at Sanpfish.com (via mail 11cents, pickup @ Walgreens 19cents) or Walmart.com for about the same price.
Marcster Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 what is IMHO and n00b?:)IMHO = In my humble opinionJMHO = Just my humble opinionn00b, noob, newb, etc. = new person, newbie, etc. http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=newb&f=1&sourceid=Mozilla-search
RossMAN Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 I'd be sort of interested in a docking station if they also charge batteries, I think it'd be nice. I don't know much (anything?) about them though...That is one useful feature but I just use regular AA rechargeables from CostCo/Sam's Club. Let's say you're in a remote Kenyan village with a 7 Eleven and they only sell alkaline batteries. What if you're stuck with your PROPRIETARY LITHIUM ION batteries? Wouldn't that suck? Yes it would. AA for the win!
sperdue Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 Let's say you're in a remote Kenyan village with a 7 Eleven and they only sell alkaline batteries.LOL
89MustangGX Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 I didn't even think about proprietary batteries -- I was hoping some of these cameras with docking stations would have the ability to charge AA batteries in the camera, but I guess I must be dreaming. I think if they could do that I might be interested.
jewals_25 Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 okay so are ya'll saying that if I get a Kodak camera with the printer dock, I can still hook it up to my computer and download the pictures? What extra cords or whatever would I need? I have the docking cradle, that recharges my batteries and downloads my pictures. We were going to buy another one that just comes with the cradle, not the printer because I like having the pictures on my computer to share. I would like to have the printer too, but between the 2 we chose the regular dock. We thought we could only use the printer to charge and print. I know that my dad has the Kodak camera with the printer dock, and he told me he can't connect it to his computer and download the pictures. He could definitely be wrong! lol, he probably didn't read all the instructions. Thanks in advance for any help.
RossMAN Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 I can still hook it up to my computer and download the pictures? What extra cords or whatever would I need? Yes you can, you need the USB cable which should come with the digicam. It connects from the digicam to your computers USB port. Or you can remove the media (small memory card) and use a card reader. Personally I prefer the USB cable method. Look at the box or owners manual, it should have a list of contents.
sperdue Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 okay so are ya'll saying that if I get a Kodak camera with the printer dock, I can still hook it up to my computer and download the pictures? What extra cords or whatever would I need?I have the docking cradle, that recharges my batteries and downloads my pictures. We were going to buy another one that just comes with the cradle, not the printer because I like having the pictures on my computer to share. I would like to have the printer too, but between the 2 we chose the regular dock. We thought we could only use the printer to charge and print. I know that my dad has the Kodak camera with the printer dock, and he told me he can't connect it to his computer and download the pictures. He could definitely be wrong! lol, he probably didn't read all the instructions. Thanks in advance for any help.It comes with the USB cable to hook up. Just plug it up and you're good to go.
jewals_25 Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 Thanks ya'll so I guess the best bet (depending on price, of course) would be to go ahead and get the camera that comes with the printer dock since it can do both.
bayhaysay Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 okay so are ya'll saying that if I get a Kodak camera with the printer dock, I can still hook it up to my computer and download the pictures? What extra cords or whatever would I need?I have the docking cradle, that recharges my batteries and downloads my pictures. We were going to buy another one that just comes with the cradle, not the printer because I like having the pictures on my computer to share. I would like to have the printer too, but between the 2 we chose the regular dock. We thought we could only use the printer to charge and print. I know that my dad has the Kodak camera with the printer dock, and he told me he can't connect it to his computer and download the pictures. He could definitely be wrong! lol, he probably didn't read all the instructions. Thanks in advance for any help.The printer dock can do everything the regular one does plus print the pics. You don't have to have either one to get the pics on your computer. You can use your memory card or the USB cord that came with your camera (at least mine did) The camera/dock comes with all the software needed so you don't have to have either one. I just think the printer is handy and good for charging the batteries in my camera (I'll be sure to pack my AA's the next time I visit that remote Kenyan village.).
RossMAN Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 (I'll be sure to pack my AA's the next time I visit that remote Kenyan village.).
venerdinero Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 That is one useful feature but I just use regular AA rechargeables from CostCo/Sam's Club. Let's say you're in a remote Kenyan village with a 7 Eleven and they only sell alkaline batteries. AA for the win!AA for your camera and a nice cold big gulp to recharge you! Might be same as Sams - heard WM has a decent 4 battery recharger with batteries for between $15-$18.
RossMAN Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 AA for your camera and a nice cold big gulp to recharge you! I used to get Big Gulps all the time when I was a youngin', fond memories of mixing 6 flavors!
kramer13 Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 That is one useful feature but I just use regular AA rechargeables from CostCo/Sam's Club. Let's say you're in a remote Kenyan village with a 7 Eleven and they only sell alkaline batteries. What if you're stuck with your PROPRIETARY LITHIUM ION batteries? Wouldn't that suck? Yes it would. AA for the win! The Kodak c360 at Costco comes with a docking station. Sure it's nice but at a cost of $200 is it worth it? I can get up in the morning and get the c360 at bb for $129. Hmmmmmm:homer:
kramer13 Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 I used to get Big Gulps all the time when I was a youngin', fond memories of mixing 6 flavors! mmmmm Big Gulps:homer:
RossMAN Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 The Kodak c360 at Costco comes with a docking station. Sure it's nice but at a cost of $200 is it worth it? I can get up in the morning and get the c360 at bb for $129. Hmmmmmm:homer:Not really, I bought my Kodak DockingStation (before selling it because it sucks so bad) for around $40 after coupon. Go for the cheaper $129. With the difference buy some rechargeable batteries and other accessories.
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